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Schools in 95033 — Los Gatos, California

95033 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.1 — 28.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 66.7 to 76.5, a 9.8-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
72.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
9.8
66.7 – 76.5
Avg Exceeded %
48.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95033 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Loma Prieta Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 50.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 48.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95033. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95033 averages 10.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95033 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95033
95033Los Gatos4Strong
72.1/100
—
95032Los Gatos4Strong
78.6/100
+6.5
95035Milpitas14Solid
63.1/100
-9.0
95030Los Gatos3Strong
77.8/100
+5.7
95037Morgan Hill10Developing
44.4/100
-27.7
95023Hollister14Developing
39.9/100
-32.2

School archetypes in 95033

2 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95033

#SchoolExceededScore
1Loma Prieta Elementary
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary High Ceiling
50.1%Strong
77/100
2Lakeside Elementary
Lakeside Joint High Ceiling
56.1%Strong
76/100
3C. T. English Middle
Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum
44.1%Solid
69/100
4Lexington Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around
44.6%Solid
67/100

Schools in 95033 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95033

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Los Gatos good?
Los Gatos's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.1/100, which is 28.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Los Gatos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Gatos is Loma Prieta Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 50.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Los Gatos schools compare to the state average?
Los Gatos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 72.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (28.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 66.7 to 76.5, a 9.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Gatos?
Los Gatos has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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